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Why Didn’t I See It Before?
Our garden isn’t big – front or back. Our allotment is 10m x 20m – mental note to self to show you more photos of it. However, in the garden, I have planted several pots of herbs, veg and have tried to sow flower seeds wherever I can find a gap. What I’m finding though,…
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Mine and Yours
Decided to go for something a little more thought provoking today – is it a statement or can it be classed as a poem? You tell me! minemineminemineminemineminemineminemine yoursyoursyoursyoursyoursyoursyoursyoursyours Why is mine easier to do but yours is so much more interesting to look at?
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British Rail – A Student’s Journey
The horn blows again as the trees go blurring past. They’re all moving backwards and disappearing fast. I decide to buy a drink when the trolley man comes round, What else can I afford with my one little pound? I took out a can and he gave me a cup, I assume its to avoid…
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When Every Week Is A Rollercoaster!
Is it meant to be like this? One minute you’re up, the next you’ve been smacked in the face with a smelly dead fish – metaphorically speaking of course. We’re back to homeschool or Smarticus as we call it now as anything with the word ‘school’ in it has been banned by dear son. We’re…
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Proof Dogs Do Dream in their Sleep!
Our lovely dog Scooby was sleeping soundly in the living room the other night, when it became apparent he was having a dream! Sometimes he makes a lot of ‘wuff’ noises but this one was silent so I wanted to share it with you:
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Outlander Fans – Did You Know This?!
I thought fans of ‘Outlander’ might like to know this: On a recent day out to a place called Fort George (more detail in a previous post, including lots of photographs), I came upon this information board about the show ‘Outlander’. I have to confess I’ve never seen it or read the books associated with…
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This Is For Free!
Roll up roll up – Disappearing fast This doesn’t cost a penny But its effects will last Make a big impression Leave a smile upon their face For this mobile miracle Can be used in every place You don’t need equipment Technology or spanners Just remain aware It counts when you use manners!
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Celebrate…at Fort George – A Great Day Out
Recently dearest son and I went to something called the Celebration of the Centuries which was held at Fort George just down the road from us. If you’ve never heard of it, Fort George is an 18th-century fortress near Ardersier, to the north-east of Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland. It was built to control…
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Highland Games in Nairn, Scotland 2023
Every year our seaside town hosts the last free Highland Games – you have to pay to get in to all the others! We also have a large fairground but if you want to sound like a local you have to call them ‘the showies’. There are events ranging from piping competitions, traditional dancing, tug-o-war,…
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